Modern Boxes
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
4 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet
Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
4 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 40 cm
Materials: made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Boxes
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,876 / item
5 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet
Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
5 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 32 x W 40 x H 40 cm
Materials: Made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Boxes
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,161 / item
3 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet
Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 32 x W 24 x H 40 cm
Materials: Made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Boxes
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,567 / item
Medium La Che Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium La Che basket by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100 % natural fique agave.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: diameter 58 cm x height 30 cm
Available in colors...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Natural Fiber
$1,817 / item
Small Caribe Chic Basket 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small caribe chic basket 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled pla...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Steel
$1,520 / item
Four Vessels with Indonesian Lids in Silver
Located in Roma, IT
There are four vessels with Indonesian lids in silver.
Dimensions:
1, Height 3.5 cm, width 10.5 cm, length 4.5 cm
2, Height 4 cm, diameter 10 cm
3, Height 4 cm, diameter 6 cm
...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Modern Boxes
Materials
Silver
$462 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Daam Dah 7-1, a Unique Black Glass Lidded Box with Gold Detail by Choi Keeryong
Located in London, GB
Daam Dah 7-1 is a unique black cast glass lidded box with 23.5 carat gold leaf, by the South Korean artist, Choi Keeryong. When casting glass, tiny bubbl...
Category
2010s European Modern Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Modern Sterling Silver Box with Scottish Agate Thistle
Located in New York, NY
English Modern sterling silver box, 1919. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover curved and hinged with short tab; on top inlaid agate in form of stylized thistle in rondel. Silver l...
Category
1910s British Vintage Modern Boxes
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Caracol Keepsake Box in Matte Silver
White Marble by Elan Atelier (L) IN STOCK
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now at the Elan Atelier NY Showroom and ready to ship!
The sculptural Caracol keepsake box with hand carved base in white marble, and matte silver bronze top with two snai...
Category
2010s European Modern Boxes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Treasure Box in Bronze - Medium Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a bold pop of modern glamour to your space with this acrylic treasure box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg, featuring a striking Bronze. Made from high-quality Lucite, this chic deco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Treasure Box in Leopard - Medium Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a bold pop of modern glamour to your space with this acrylic treasure box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg, featuring a striking Leopard Print. Made from high-quality Lucite, this ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Treasure Box in Red - Medium Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a bold pop of modern glamour to your space with this acrylic treasure box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg, featuring a striking Red. Made from high-quality Lucite, this chic decorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Plexiglass, Lucite
Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Treasure Box in Red - Large Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a bold pop of modern glamour to your space with this acrylic treasure box by Alexandra Von Furstenberg, featuring a striking Red. Made from high-quality Lucite, this chic decorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
21st Century by Up
Up "BARGA" Marble Jewels in White Carrara
Black Belgio
By Up
Up
Located in massa, IT
Name: BARGA
Materials: White Carrara - Black Belgio
Size: Diameter cm 9 x Height 3.5
Designed by Up&Up.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Marble
Jean Boggio, Suite of 4 Covered Pots on the Theme of the Circus
By Jean Boggio
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jean bOGGIO, suite of 4 covered pots on the theme of the circus, Edition Les Héritiers France.
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Caracol Keepsake Box Set of 3 Silver Bronze and White Marble from Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Caracol Keepsake box set of 3 in silver bronze and white marble
The set of 3 includes 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large Keepsake Box.
Caracol keepsa...
Category
2010s European Modern Boxes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Caracol Keepsake Box in Silver Bronze and White Marble from Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Caracol keepsake box is comprised of a hand carved base in black or white marble with a solid old gold bronze or matte silver bronze top. An elegant vide-poche or jewelry box.
Smal...
Category
2010s European Modern Boxes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mademoiselle Georges Box III by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Mademoiselle Georges box III by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: D 16 x H 21 cm
Material : Glossy glazed ceramic
Mademoiselle Georges hails its name from Marguerite Georges,...
Category
2010s French Modern Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Gandia Blasco Fez Candle Box 3 by José A. Gandía-blasco Canales
Located in New York, NY
“All the magic you need for lighting a dinner with friends, a party, your garden, a deserted beach or a romantic dinner where only moonlight could ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Gandia Blasco Fez Candle Box 4 by José A. Gandía Blasco Canales
Located in New York, NY
“All the magic you need for lighting a dinner with friends, a party, your garden, a deserted beach or a romantic dinner where only moonlight could ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Oak Frame 10 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oak frame 10 box by Lassen
Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 10 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 0.85 Kg
Frame box is a square box in a cubisti...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
$985 / set
Set of 4 Light Grey Frame 14 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 light grey frame 14 box by Lassen
Dimensions: d 10 x w 10 x h 7 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 1.10 Kg
Frame box is a square box in a c...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Set of 4 Dark Grey Frame 14 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 dark grey frame 14 box by Lassen
Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 7 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 1.10 Kg
Frame box is a square box in a cu...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Set of 4 Oak Frame 20 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oak frame 20 box by Lassen
Dimensions: d 20 x w 20 x h 10 cm
Materials: Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 2.00 Kg
Frame box is a square box in a cubistic shape. The simple boxes are inspired by the Kubus candleholder by Mogens Lassen, that are based on strict mathematical formulas and designed with the greatest precision. The Frame boxes are available in three sizes: 10, 14 and 20, which can be combined to exactly match your storage needs. The cubistic boxes can be easily stacked on top of each other, as the handle contains a spring function, which is easily pressed down when a box is stacked on top of another box. The Frame boxes provide a flexible storage solution – perfect for storing office accessories...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
$1,270 / set
Set of 4 Light Grey Frame 10 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 light grey frame 10 box by Lassen
Dimensions: d 10 x w 10 x h 10 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 0.85 Kg
Frame box is a square box in a ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Set of 4 Smoked Oak Frame 14 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 smoked oak frame 14 box by Lassen
Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 7 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 1.10 Kg
Frame Box is a square box in a cubistic shape. The simple boxes are inspired by the Kubus candleholder by Mogens Lassen, that are based on strict mathematical formulas and designed with the greatest precision. The Frame boxes are available in three sizes: 10, 14 and 20, which can be combined to exactly match your storage needs. The cubistic boxes can be easily stacked on top of each other, as the handle contains a spring function, which is easily pressed down when a box is stacked on top of another box. The Frame boxes provide a flexible storage solution – perfect for storing office accessories...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
$1,152 / set
Set of 4 Smoked Oak Frame 10 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 smoked oak frame 10 box by Lassen
Dimensions: d 10 x w 10 x h 10 cm
Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer
Weight: 0.85 Kg
Frame box is a square box in a ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other
Large White Ash Nun Vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white ash nun vase by Matthias Scherzinger.
Limited Edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size.
Engraved brass-label with number.
Dimensions: L 19 x W 19 x H 73 cm.
Materi...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Ash
$2,626 / item
Small Acacia Nun Vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Small acacia nun vase by Matthias Scherzinger.
Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size.
Engraved brass-label with number.
Dimensions: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 cm.
Materia...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
$2,247 / item
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$1,722 / item
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$890 / item
Dido Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dido Box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 9
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$1,472 / item
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$1,674 / item
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 28 cm D 12 cm H 10 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$1,651 / item
REM Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
REM box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 13 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$1,674 / item
Small Caribe Chic Basket 3 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Caribe Chic basket 3 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled pla...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Steel
$1,342 / item
Large Caribe Chic Basket 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Caribe Chic basket 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycled pla...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Steel
$2,197 / item
Small Caribe Chic Basket 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Caribe chic basket 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled pla...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Steel
$1,354 / item
Fibra Large Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fibra large basket by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% Esparto grass.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: Diameter 60 cm x W 45 x H 14 c...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Natural Fiber
$688 / item
Sunchos Basket II by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunchos basket II by Pauline Deltour.
Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene.
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 32 cm.
Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orang...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Plastic
$470 / item
Sunchos Basket III by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunchos basket III by Pauline Deltour
Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene
Dimensions: D 31 x W 26 x H 26 cm
Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orange...
Category
2010s German Modern Boxes
Materials
Plastic
$418 / item
Modern boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Agresti, AIREDELSUR, Lusitanus Home, and Greenapple. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $27 and tops out at $299,000 while the average work can sell for $1,145.
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